Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO RF Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic SLR Cameras
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SIGMARelease Date: 2006-05-04
Model: B000FBFXYM
Product features:
- Lens Construction: 20 Elements in 16 Groups Angle of View: 46.8 - 5 degrees Number of Diaphragm Blad
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Digital camera reviews of Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO RF Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Couldn't ask for more!! Excellent lens!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I own the Olympus 35mm Macro lens and the Leica D 14-50mm Standard Zoom lens, so I needed something with more zoom capabilities. I searched for all the telephoto lenses available for the Four Thirds Mount System, but either too expensive, or not they don't come with a high zooming range. Then I saw the Sigma 50-500mm Telephoto lens, and thought that with that price tag, this would be like a dream come true. I had to wait about 4-5 months for this lens to be available on line (but it was worth waiting for), and as soon as I found out it was on sale I ordered one.
Assembly: The lens is very sturdy and all the parts are well assembled. You won't see any loose parts. And its a perfect fit for my camera, Panasonic DMC-L1K. Afterall, it's 'Made In Japan'.
Materials: High Quality matt, yet metallic feel. High quality rubber zooming and focusing collars.
Focusing: Auto focus could take some time if you're shooting a scene with lots of objects. And when the zoom is at it's maximum, it would be quite a challenge to focus on your subject, so it's highly recommended to use a tripod. Manual focus works perfectly, although a tripod is highly recommended, not only to steady the camera, but also due the lens' own weight.
Image Quality: I've used this lense for about 1 month, so far excellent image quality (colours, sharpness, etc.)
Weight: This could be an issue for this lens, because weighing about 6 pounds, you could get tired of holding the camera for a long time, resulting in a shaky and blurry images. So tripods are recommended.
Price: Excellent price for this type of lens. Most telephoto lenses with the same range cost about $2000 and over.
Overall: Excellent lens for any photographer. A valuable asset for any photographer's gear.
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Summary of Sigma 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX DG HSM APO RF Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic SLR Cameras
High Magnification Zoom Lens with a 10x zoom ratio. Optimized for digital SLR cameras. This high zoom ratio lens is optimized for digital SLR cameras and capable of covering a wide range of focal lengths from 50mm standard to 500mm ultra telephoto.Digital Camera Accessories
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